Island Hideaway … a  t r u e  c e l e b r a t i o n  o f  n a t u r e !       The Island Hideaway at Dhonakulhi Maldives, Spa Resort & Marina is a new luxury boutique resort situated on the privately-owned uninhabited virgin island of Dhonakulhi, North Maldives, Indian Ocean. The resort was opened on 1st August 2005 with 6 types of spectacular guest villas. Our marina is the first of its kind in the Maldives. The Island is a haven of peace, tranquillity and serenity. The Island Hideaway is the only resort in the entire Haa Alif and Haa Dhal Atolls of the North Maldives.     Location and Geography:   The Maldives is an archipelago of small coral islands located in the Central Indian Ocean 595 km south of India and 650 km southwest of Sri Lanka. It consists of an estimated 1,196 islands in 26 natural Atolls of which less than 200 islands are inhabited by a total population of 285,000 Maldivians. Guests are whisked to The Island Hideaway in the North of the Maldives by a 45-minute scenic photo-flight from the international airport at Malé, the capital city, to Hanimaadhoo (Domestic) Airport followed by an exhilarating 20 minute speedboat hop to Dhonakulhi Island. We are delighted to introduce the FIRST Marina in the Maldives, a fully-equipped, state-of-the-art Marina, built by Walcon Marine - a well-known Marina Builder.   Dhonakulhi is a physically large crescent-shaped island with a beach length of some 1.4 kilometres on each side, a width of 500 metres and land area of 234,000 m² – equivalent to 28 football pitches. The crystal clear turquoise waters of the shallow waist-deep lagoon surrounding the Island stretch as far as the eye can see. The Island is unique in its reef formation, the reef system it sits on having a natural channel splitting it in two distinct parts, and thereby forming a natural harbour for the marina. In addition to coconut trees, banana trees and rubber-tree-like vegetation, the Island is covered by uniquely rich dense bushy vegetation.     Our Philosophy and Environment:   Nature and luxury blend harmoniously together at The Island Hideaway. Our entire Island and lagoon is the exclusive and private domain of our guests. Our guest villa complexes are some of the largest of any resort in the Maldives. These majestic chalets are tucked into the lush greenery and scattered along the beach-line some 30 metres apart from one another, providing the ultimate in privacy. All of the Island’s villas boast breathtaking panoramic views over the beautiful turquoise lagoon and Indian Ocean. The designs of our furniture, fixtures and fittings are a rustic celebration of nature, and we have used custom-made hand-finished natural materials throughout. At the same time, however, guests can indulge all their senses in the magic of this Maldivian Island and enjoy every exclusive luxury which sophisticated globetrotters have come to expect. Despite the extensive facilities and services at The Island Hideaway, we have utilised barely 5% of the Island and lagoon, thereby leaving 95% in its original state, untouched by the hand of man.   Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH)   The Island Hideaway is a member of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), representing the most luxurious independent, exclusive hotels and resorts around the world.   Qatar Airways Exclusive Preferred Partner Resort   The Island Hideaway is also the Qatar Airways Exclusive Preferred Partner Resort in the Maldives.     Our Villas, Services and Facilities:   Designed as an intimate, luxurious resort with exceptional levels of attention to detail and service standards, The Island Hideaway consists of the following key facilities and services:   2 Hideaway Palace 3-bedroom complexes on the sandbank (1,420 m² in size each) 5 Jasmine Garden Villas on the beach with 9.5m by 4m wide private pools (overall land area per villa of 705 m²) 20 Dhonakulhi Residences on the beach with ocean view 8 m² Jacuzzi Splash Pools(overall land area of 550 m² per villa) 2 Hideaway Water Suites in the lagoon (floor area of 235 m² per villa) 7 Raamba Retreats on the beach (overall land area of 385 m² per villa) 7 Funa Pavilions on the beach (overall land area of 176 m² per villa) The Hideaway Spa by Mandara (www.mandaraspa.com): outstanding spa experience. 4 Spa Land Villas, 2 Lagoon Spa Pavilions and 2 private treatment rooms in the Hideaway Water Suites Meridis Dive (www.meridis.de): PADI certified scuba diving in uncharted waters Matheefaru Restaurant: succulent international cuisine and grills, sunrise views Gaafushi: fine dining, Asian speciality, sunset views Meeru Bar, to while away the evening to exotic drinks and snacks 24-hour in-Villa room service Unique butler concept The Hideaway Library: books, magazines, games, music CDs, DVDs and Cyber Café Hideaway Water Sports: Infinity Swimming Pool facing the Indian Ocean; speedboat trips, catamaran sailing, water skiing, snorkelling, windsurfing, canoeing and wakeboarding Sports complex with 2 Tennis Courts, Gym, Table Tennis, Fussball, Beach Volleyball, Bicycle Riding and Tai-Chi, Pool Table/Billiard Table and a bar Sunset, Sunrise, Night and Big-game fishing Cultural Excursions: excursions to significant sites of Maldivian heritage and culture on nearby islands The Hideaway Bazaar: gifts, lifestyle boutique, Maldivian arts and crafts, jewellery and hand-made fabrics, toiletries Sifani London Jewellery Boutique (www.sifani.com): custom-made jewellery for any occasion Mandara Spa Shop: range of products for skin health, body well-being, aromatherapy, and gifts from Elemis and La Thérapie range Meridis Dive Boutique: sale of snorkelling and diving equipment “Tender Hearts” Kids’ Club with various activities, also a playground for the children along with a small library, board games and bicycles to ride Desert Island Retreats: picnic trips to nearby uninhabited island or sandbank lagoon Aerial Photo Flights: private chartered photo flights to other Atolls or resorts in the Maldives IDD telephone Laundry and valeting All major credit cards accepted and foreign currency exchange available on resort Airport meet and greet on arrival and departure Layout Plan of the Island Hideaway   Our Accommodation:   The Hideaway Palace (1,420m² land area per villa, 2 available)   In the world of high class resorts, our Resort’s two Hideaway Palaces remain unparalleled and represent the epitome of exclusivity, privacy and refinement. Each Hideaway Palace is sprawled over an expansive 1,420 square metres of land, located on a golden natural sandbank and erected one facing sunrise, and the other facing sunset. The Hideaway Palace comprises of eight exclusive individual Villas which sit on top of a beautiful timber deck and are surrounded by a number of private Infinity Swimming Pools, giving an impression that they are floating on water. More information can be found here.   The Jasmine Garden Villa (705m² land area per villa, 5 available)   The exotic Jasmine Garden Villas are a spectacular expanse of 705 square metres of land that you can call entirely your own. Each of the 5 Jasmine Garden Villas sits on the beach front and has its own exclusive 9.5 metre by 4 metre private Infinity Swimming Pool and garden area. Entrance to the Jasmine Garden Villas is through a Maldivian-style courtyard garden, leading to a spacious lounge overlooking the swimming pool. The Bedroom has a walk-in closet area and en-suite Bathroom with indoor and outdoor bathing facilities and a ‘two-person’ hand-crafted bath. There is also a separate guest toilet and shower room across the Lounge. Guests may intimately dine in their Open-air Alfresco ‘Floating’ Dining Pavilion situated on a ‘mini-island’ that floats on top of the pool or, alternatively, on the romantic Roof Terrace. The Maldivian Swing (Undholi) Pavilion completes the perfect setting for your hideaway from the world. More information about the Jasmine Garden Villa can be found here.   The Dhonakulhi Residence (550m² land area per villa, 20 available) Lapped by the balmy waters of the Indian Ocean, our Dhonakulhi Residences are scattered along the white sandy beach-front of the Island Hideaway. Each Residence, in a compound of over 550 square metres, has an open-plan living area with a timber deck outdoor seating. The French-windowed spacious bedroom overlooks the generously proportioned outdoor Jacuzzi Splash Pool. In addition to the indoor and outdoor Bathroom with its ‘two-person’ hand-crafted bath, there is also an Open-air Alfresco Garden Dining Pavilion and Roof Terrace. The mandatory Maldivian Swing (Undholi) Pavilion completes the majestic Dhonakulhi Residence. More information can be found here.   Hideaway Water Suites (235m² floor area per villa, 2 available)   Our guest accommodation Hideaway Water Suites are a first of their kind in the Maldives, if not the world, and are truly in a class of their own. Erected on wooden stilts in Dhonakulhi Island’s shallow turquoise-blue lagoon and spread over 235 square metres of timber deck, our two stand-alone Hideaway Water Suites have their own exclusive ocean-view treatment room, sauna, steam room, outdoor round bathtub overlooking the tranquil lagoon, sundeck, lagoon access, and complete in-villa spa treatment facilities in which guests can look forward to being pampered by a team of dedicated spa specialists from Mandara Spa. A stay in these havens of peace and serenity will leave our guests fresh, revitalised and rejuvenated. More information about the Hideaway Water Suites can be found here.   The Raamba Retreat (385m² land area per villa, 7 available)   Spread over 385 square metres, our elegantly rustic Raamba Retreats with their open floor-level outdoor terraces and landscaped gardens offer the perfect seclusion for a peaceful retreat. The 7 Raamba Retreats are dotted across the coastline on the beachfront. The Lounge and the Bedroom in the Raamba Retreats are generously spaced. The Bedroom has a walk-in closet area and en-suite Bathroom with indoor and outdoor bathing facilities and a ‘two-person’ hand-crafted bath. More information can be found here.   The Funa Pavilion (176m² land area per villa, 7 available)   The 7 Funa Pavilion Villas on the beach front with their chalk-white walls promise peace and privacy in a living area covering 176 square metres. Characterised by their own garden, a separate sleeping and living area with teak flooring, open-air bathroom and a wooden patio area facing the beach with two thickly cushioned teak sun-beds, these Villas offer luxury over and above the call of duty. Their design is a declaration of love for nature with an eye for detail. If their architecture leans heavily on nature, so, too, does the colour scheme of the villas with its earthy shades of brown, beige and green. A round table with a two-seater sofa and two cocktail chairs forms the communicative centre of the living area with its integrated day bed and wine-red upholstery. The satellite TV with DVD and surround-sound system and multi-format CD player has been accommodated in a separate cupboard. The bedroom has a super king-size bed, walk-in wardrobe and a writing table. The bathrooms have a bath and shower and have been tastefully decorated with granite, slate and onyx finishes. More information about the Funa Pavilions can be found here.     The Ultimate Indulgence at the Hideaway Spa by Mandara   If pampering your body and soul and achieving total peace and tranquillity is your idea of heaven, the Hideaway Spa by Mandara has it all. Created with sensitivity to the guest experience, the design emphasis of the Hideaway Spa is on space, privacy and luxury. The spa design is supported by a service style that considers the guest’s need for escape, unobtrusive delivery and extraordinary attention to detail. Like other Maldivian spas before it, the Hideaway Spa capitalises on the dramatic Indian Ocean location. The difference here is that the sun, sand and sea theme continues throughout with internal waterways and waterfall walls, open areas and feature sand floors. Our Hideaway Spa finishes have been carefully selected and the combination of coconut and teak timber furnishing, sukabumi stone, java rosso tumble stone, sandstone, pink slate, onyx and silk fabrics culminate to overwhelm all of one’s senses. Unique, intimate and romantic, the Hideaway Spa encompasses 4 Spa Land Villas, 2 Lagoon Spa Pavilions. The Hideaway Spa will be operated by the internationally-acclaimed spa and wellness company, Mandara Spa. The name “Mandara” comes from an ancient Sanskrit legend about the gods’ quest to find the elixir of immortality and eternal youth. Mandara Spa, with its roots in Bali, has embraced this legend and now operates more than 60 spas worldwide. The spa menu has been created to fit the exclusive nature of the Hideaway Spa and to offer each guest an outstanding spa experience. It combines traditional Asian favourites with Elemis Spa-therapy and new treatments that reflect themes of the ocean, nature and indigenous Maldivians. Massages, body packs, detox and a range of body and facial treatments using “Elemis” products, together with manicures and pedicures, have all been included to ensure the ultimate in relaxation and revitalization.   Our two Lagoon Spa Pavilions feature private ocean views, double treatment room, en-suite bathroom with private steam shower, outdoor terrazzo dip pool, day bed and shower, personal sound systems and lagoon access. Our four expansive Spa Land Villas are located on land but surrounded by waterways. Each Spa Land Villa offers an open-to-air double treatment room, private bathrooms with steam room, hand-crafted ‘two-person’ baths, shower room, and a very private outdoor relaxation area. The Spa Shop stocks a range of products for skin health (such as exfoliating creams, masks, cleanses and washes), anti-ageing boosters, body well-being enhancements, aromatherapy, and gifts from the much-admired Elemis range.   Dive in Uncharted Waters with Meridis   If the setting above sea level has all the ingredients for holiday heaven, the spectacle awaiting you below the water’s surface is even more spectacular. The Maldives is famed for its rare underwater beauty. The profusion of psychedelic colours and the abundance and variety of life underwater have fascinated divers and snorkellers since Maldives was first discovered as a diving destination. Our Island is situated in an Atoll that is at the moment untapped and unexplored by the diving world. This gives an excellent opportunity for new divers and old alike to genuinely be able to dive where no person has ever dived before. More information can be found here.   For those that want to enjoy the view without getting wet, we have put an underwater camera in the nearby lagoon giving live views of life by the coral reef. From whale sharks to manta rays, moray eels to white tip sharks, a whole new world of magnificent marine creatures awaits you.     Succulent Cuisine   Whatever takes your fancy and whatever the time of day or night, our resident Chefs remain entirely at your disposal. They can conjure up a myriad of succulent gourmet dishes to tempt your sensations and satisfy any taste at any time. Our Chefs can suggest a menu specially designed for you using the freshest of fresh ingredients or can personalise a menu to excite your palate. Maldivian cuisine draws heavily on fish and is similar in some ways to Indian. Yet the dishes that are served on The Island Hideaway are much more varied and sophisticated than just fish alone. Our cool coral sandy-floored Matheefaru restaurant offers international and Maldivian cuisine, and our Gaafushi fine dining serves authentic Asian cuisine and seafood speciality. Lovers of Japanese cuisine will also be delighted to hear that the Island Hideaway Resort offers the same. All our restaurants are located on the beach front and have been designed to ensure that guests have maximum sights and sounds of the Indian Ocean. There are overwater dining areas situated close to the reef edge, ensuring that fish are always your neighbours! For the romantics, just imagine strolling out to a nearby sandbank to enjoy an incredibly romantic candle-lit Robinson Crusoe experience or dining out under the stars – it’s all possible here. Alternatively, guests may of course choose to dine in the privacy of their Villas, 24 hours a day, or on a secluded part of the beach. This is your island get-away and you choose how to enjoy your time here. Those wanting to while away the evening to exotic drinks and snacks will find the Meeru Bar the perfect place. Our Meeru Bar, situated on the beach, has a unique design in that the roof structure is like the inside of a boat’s hull and the deck area extends over water giving fantastic sunset views.   We attach a great deal of importance to the quality of our produce. All our produce comes from the very best sources and fresh fish is caught locally and delivered to the island on a daily basis.     Sports Complex at Dhonakulhi   The Island Hideaway Sports Complex comes with a variety of sports and modern sports equipment which includes: 2 Tennis Courts – Our two floodlit tennis courts are open around the clock at your discretion. Gymnasium – with all the latest fitness equipments, such as sky walker, treadmills, cycles, dumbbells, exercise equipment, etc Table tennis Fussball Pool table/Billiard table Bar with a wide variety of healthy drinks, soft drinks, energy drinks, fresh juices, etc Small kiosk Toilets and shower facilities Our “Tender Hearts” at Dhonakulhi is open to all kids. The 75.7 m² Kid’s Club has a playground area of 50.5 m² and offers a variety of games and activities for kids. Apart from the activities we also have a small library, board games and bicycles to ride. Some of the activities provide are: Painting and Drawing Crab Race Movies Sandcastle making Dance Party Running Race Balloon Race Make your own Sandwich Musical Chairs Treasure Hunt Tour of the Resort Leisure, Recreation and Entertainment   The Island Hideaway offers a whole host of entertainment and leisure activities for those that want to do a little more than nothing! Information about the activities can be found here.   Getting Here with Island Aviation Services   Guests are whisked to The Island Hideaway in the North of the Maldives by a 45 minute scenic photo-flight from the international airport at Malé, the capital city, to Hanimaadhoo (Domestic) Airport followed by an exhilarating short speedboat hop to Dhonakulhi Island. Guests may also fly-in on seaplanes or private jets or cruise their yachts direct to the Island’s fully-equipped world class marina. Flight transfers are carried out on Island Aviation Services’ fleet of spacious, airconditioned aircrafts. As Island Aviation Services are our partners, guest transfer flights can also be carried out at night time to accommodate those guests that have late night international flight connections: this means, therefore, that guests do not have to waste a single moment of their precious holiday and the holiday really will begin as soon as they land in the Maldives!   With our complimentary dedicated exclusive business class lounges at Malé and Hanimaadhoo Airports for all passengers, on-resort baggage and boarding pass check-in facilities and express check-out at Immigration and Customs, our guests can expect a service that is second to none with our partners, Island Aviation Services. Guests will be met on arrival and departure by our Island Hideaway hosts. L i v e t h e I s l a n d H i d e a w a y D r e a m L i v e  t h e  I s l a n d  H i d e a w a y  D r e a m   Kontakta oss Tillbaka till startsidan Tillbaka till Maldivernas turistöar